David Yaffe-Bellany, a technology reporter for The New York Times, dives into the controversial cryptocurrency landscape shaped by Donald Trump's initiatives. Maria Aspen, NPR's financial correspondent, analyzes the ethical dilemmas of Trump's personal crypto dealings, including the speculative nature of his meme coin. They discuss potential conflicts of interest, the implications on U.S. politics and finance, and how these developments could impact average investors and exacerbate financial inequality. This conversation sheds light on a rapidly evolving digital economy.